Feeling overwhelmed? Discover Oliver Burkeman's radical experiment of cutting his workday to just four hours. He shares eye-opening insights on productivity and finding joy in work by doing less. The conversation also touches on lifestyle changes that enhance personal fulfillment, like the idea of a 'celebration bucket.' Additionally, the talk highlights intentional decision-making in our careers and the quest for a richer life, making space for passions alongside work responsibilities.
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The Four-Hour Workday Experiment
Restrict your work hours artificially to gain a sense of control and boost motivation.
Four focused hours can be more effective than eight scattered ones.
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Cal Newport's Postdoc Experiment
Cal Newport limited his postdoc work hours to prepare for a busier professor role.
This proactive approach helped him adapt to increased demands later.
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Workload Psychology
View your workload not as a never-ending task list, but as a manageable entity.
This shift in perspective increases motivation and reduces burnout.
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Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business
Paul Jarvis
In 'Company of One,' Paul Jarvis challenges the conventional notion that business growth must always mean scaling up. He argues that staying small can provide more freedom, independence, and a better quality of life. The book offers practical advice on setting up a solo business, determining desired revenues, keeping clients happy, and dealing with crises. Jarvis emphasizes the importance of resilience, autonomy, speed, and simplicity in running a successful 'company of one.' This approach is particularly appealing to solo entrepreneurs and small business owners who prioritize a balanced and fulfilling life over traditional growth models.
4000 Weeks
Oliver Burkeman
A book about time management and how to live a more fulfilling life.
Do you ever feel completely overwhelmed by everything you have to do? The writer Oliver Burkeman recently experimented with an unexpected response to this common sensation: he decided to work much less. In more detail, he wanted to see what would happen if he reacted to overload by restricting his work to only four hours per day. In this episode, Cal reviews what Burkeman discovered in this experiment and what it teaches the rest of us.
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